The Perfect Display Case for Massive Lego-type Model Cars

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Do you have a completed 1:8 scale Lego-type model car but nowhere to display and protect it? Look no further! This unique, top quality display case features premium quality materials and a simple “slot and fit” system that make it ready for display on any desk or bookshelf around the house, so your model car will never be a dust collector again. 


Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to our blog. It's Victor from the Nifeliz team here. Nifeliz's sets are not Lego but compatible.


So what we have here today is this Nifeliz exclusively designed display case. First things first, we're going to learn about its details.


— Kit details —

This kit is called the Nifeliz Acrylic Display Box for Scale 1:8 Big Model Cars. As the name suggests, the Nifeliz display case is designed for massive model cars, specially for the 1:8 scale Lego-type Supercars.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

I really like the packaging of the Nifeliz display case. We've actually got a new box design with it. I love the clean simplicity of the box design - nothing fancy. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

And here they are. It is a huge package, which includes not only six sheets in total, but also a strip of acrylic, this cute little name plaque and an instruction booklet.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

When they arrived in mail, they were very well packaged. They were wrapped in plastic along with lots of perle cotton wrapped around both sides. They also had a film on both sides of the material which I was very happy to see because these acrylic sheets could get scratched very easily. Although it was a bit time-consuming to remove the films, I would also say it was very satisfying. Once I removed the films from the acrylic sheets, they were crystal clear. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Inside, this display case measures 24.7 in long by 12.4 in wide by 9.7 in high (24.7''L x 12.4''W x 9.7''H) and outside, it measures 25.2 in long by 13 in wide by 10.4 in high (25.2''L x 13''W x 10.4''H). So there should be plenty of space for most 1:8 scale Lego-type Supercars.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

As for its color, it is transparent with a black lid and a black base as opposed to a single black base because it is supposed to look like a car showroom. And I think it makes the different fun colors of those vibrant Lego-type sets really pop more.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Basically they applied two different types of popular sheet material: clear acrylic sheet and PVC sheet. The transparent ones are clear acrylic sheets and the black ones are PVC sheets. So we've got a PVC lid, a PVC base and 4 clear acrylic sheets, together with a strip of acrylic. I have done a little bit of research. They are both sort of the perfect material for a display case.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case


— About Clear Acrylic Sheet and PVC Sheet —

The key properties of clear acrylic sheet are its clarity and impact resistance. Clear acrylic has a higher level of light transmittance than standard glass: it lets through 92% of available light. Even in thicker sheets, it still lets more light through than glass. It's as clear as glass, but thirty times stronger because acrylic sheet is a form of plastic and has much greater flexibility. Clear acrylic weighs only half as much as standard glass, making it very popular with DIYers who often use it as a glass replacement. 


More often referred to as PVC or foam board, Poly Vinyl Chloride is one of the most widely used plastics. This type of plastic is often used in interior applications and the advertising sector, where the sheets are used as displays, billboards and stand material. Now PVC sheets do not have any filler in them. They're 100% plastic, so they're lighter in weight than traditional composites. And most of the time, you are going to get a beautiful finish on both sides that can be installed anywhere as well.


— Assembly —

The way we assemble this product is the easiest way you could possibly do it. Nifeliz introduced the simple “slot and fit” system to this display case and it requires almost no effort to put together. The system works by fitting raised edges the clear acrylic sheets come with into slots and holes in the PVC base. Then all those raised edges and slots fit together by setting the PVC lid in place. No hardware required, no tools needed and even no glue needed! 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

I'm a “manual” kind of guy. If I have to put something together, I'll read the manual by the number of pages it has. Instructions are included, but I got to say that if you already put together a 3,000-piece Lego set, this will be very easy for you. All you have to do is just peel the films off and slot the pieces together and you have a fantastic plastic showcase. It only took me about 10 minutes to assemble this case. It was easy as pie.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case


— Features —

As a side note, there are three  motivational factors that I wanted to share with you as to why I looked for display cases. First off, it's going to be to protect my great model cars. What messes that up is when a completed Lego-type model falls to pieces and so display cases are a way to help that. I personally have a kid, so it is very important that I protect my models. Number two is seeking approval from my family. My family puts up with my collection, so it's very important to keep things presentable and nice. It is not just for me, but when guests can come over and they see everything, they can value everything much more because they can appreciate how I've taken the time to display it. Perhaps they don't have the same connection that I do to the models that I collect, but they can look at them and see my passion for everything based on how I decide to store them. Number three is enjoying that feeling of satisfaction by sitting back and looking at everything that I've built to take pride of place in my home. 


And now, without further ado, let's dive into all of the features of this product.

So the Nifeliz Acrylic Display Box for Scale 1:8 Big Model Cars is exactly what I was looking for. As we all know, Nifeliz understand the real emotional value that comes with the models you collect. Therefore, the Nifeliz display case not only protects your massive model car but makes the most of displaying it in the coolest way possible as well. And I like it for several reasons. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

First of all, the high transparency acrylic is perfect and clear as each of the acrylic sheets is protected by films on both sides. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Second of all, unlike other display cases, this one requires no metal, no connectors and no screws, so that it offers a clearer view of your model car than ever before. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

And then, to reduce glare and light reflection, the PVC lid was painted black as well. Actually if you don't want your models to get dusty, you could also put some glass windows on a shelf. That being said, I just don't like the glare and light reflection those create. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

In addition, thanks to the properties of the sheet material, this case is super sturdy, so you can put another model car on top of it, but at the same time, it is a lot lighter than it looks. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

And not only that, but also, both the lid and the base have a textured surface that makes it easy to carry the case.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Another great feature is that it has an opening door, which opens easily, making it simple to take your model out of the case. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

As you can see, the vertical slotting of the strip of acrylic forms the bottom of the doorway, just in case you tilt the case at an angle to the door as you carry it, in order that the wheels don't continue to roll and then fall from the case. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

What you will notice as well is that we've got this unique little Nifeliz name plaque with the awesome-looking Nifeliz logo there. The front side of it has a transfer tape and the back side of it has a sticker. You don't have to use it if you don't want to, but if you do, I recommend sticking it to one of the corners of the case so that it won't prevent you getting a clear view of the model. Not only does it look good, but it can serve as an extra layer of protection saving your case from little scratches. 




Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case


Furthermore, the price is too good to pass up. An equivalent display case from another brand will cost as much as a Lego set. For 2/3 the price that we’d pay for their case and likely less, I think we can get a great deal on a case from Nifeliz. 


Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Regarding cleaning and keeping the case clean, it requires a little more attention than cleaning glass because acrylic sheet is more sensitive to scratches than regular glass. But with the correct cleaning agent and the right materials, you will keep your display case spanking new for years to come. I have also done a bit of research and I'm going to give you a couple of tips to enable you to clean your acrylic sheets easily and with no worries.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case


— A few helpful tips on how to clean your acrylic —

Cleaning acrylic is best done with soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth. You can also use a 100% cotton cleaning cloth. No blended fabrics. I do not recommend cleaning agents such as white spirit and glass cleaners (Windex), because these do not dissolve solid dirt particles (such as sand and dust). These particles are swept over the surface when the cloth moves back and forth, causing scratches. Always use a generous amount of water with a drop of detergent, this will thoroughly wash away the solid dirt. The fine fibres of a microfibre cloth also hold the dirt particles well. Rinse the cloth regularly. The use of chemical cleaning agents such as benzene, thinner or acetone is out of the question. These soften the surface and leave an (irreversible) haze on the acrylic.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case


— How you can use this case —

Nifeliz actually sent me a free review copy yesterday and I was super excited. I would like to see how it looked and to get a feel for how many I would need. 

Once I put it together, I was very impressed with how well it is made. I had no issue with any of the pieces. They all fit well together. My display case is meant for the Nifeliz DIVN Race Car MOC Building Kit and Engineering Toy. As you can see, it looks really cool.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

And the display case feels very solid. It doesn't wobble at all. It can definitely handle the added weight of another 1:8 scale Supercar on top of it, so it crossed my mind, “Well, why don't I just put the Nifeliz Super car V12 GT MOC Building Blocks and Construction Toy on top of it?” In fact, it is almost the same size. So I went ahead and tried that out to see what it looked like. I think this actually looks pretty good. So if you have two of these 1:8 scale Supercars and you're looking for a more cost-effective approach to displaying them with this display case, then you can get one case and just prop one of your cars on the lid. Of course, the one on the lid will not be protected from dust, but I got to say it looks pretty good. You guys will have to tell me what you think about this.

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

Overall, I'm very pleased. The Nifeliz Acrylic Display Box for Scale 1:8 Big Model Cars is a really nice solution to displaying one of these 1:8 scale Supercars. I will also say that having the Nifeliz Super car V12 GT MOC propped up on the black lid is kind of cool. It feels like it's on a pedestal. So I think that works for what it is. I will be purchasing several more!!!


— Summary —

All in all, the Nifeliz Acrylic Display Box for Scale 1:8 Big Model Cars is definitely the perfect display case for massive Lego-type model cars. It is actually a unique and beautiful way of displaying your 1:8 scale Supercar. With a black lid and a black base, it looks like a car showroom. The case is constructed using high quality clear acrylic sheets to give the model car a really impressive display view. 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case

I was also impressed by the ease with which the Nifeliz's simple ‘slop and fit’ system enables us to assemble the case. It's a snap. Plus, the price is very tempting - only 2/3 the price that we'd pay for an equivalent display case from another brand and likely less. Besides, having one of your 1:8 scale Supercars propped up on the black lid is a more cost-effective way to display two of them with one case and it feels like it's on a pedestal. It looks pretty cool. I love this case! I need to buy more!!! 

Nifeliz Acrylic Display Case


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So thank you for reading, guys. I hope this review was a help. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.
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Comments

  1. i im missing so many pieces but i still loved it

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  2. Hola necesito el Manual el mío llegó incompleto

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